Peptic Essentials was designed to support the gastrointestinal tract of horses subject to conditions that may predispose them to G.I. tract ulcers or horses that may already have an ulcer. Ulcers can be a problem for foals, adult horses, and horses under stress including racehorses, high strung horses, or show horses. There are numerous causes identified as causing ulcers. They can be due to increased stress (high levels of the stress hormone cortisol), bacterial infection or feeding programs high in soluble carbohydrates and low in fiber and can result in poor performance and body condition. Factors that reduce the acidity of the stomach, help rebuild protective mucosal layers in the G.I tract, support detoxification process or reduce cortisol levels may be able to reduce the incidence of ulcers. Peptic Essentials contains ingredients that are helpful in decreasing the effects of ulcer instigators, improving detoxification, flushing of unwanted microorganisms, and normalizing gut pH. Chromium may help reduce cortisol concentration to decrease the risk of ulcers. Fermentation products of direct fed microbials encourage the growth of helpful bacteria, quickly re-establish microbial balance, and limit the proliferation of unwanted microorganisms. Natural Zeolites soak up toxins (like ammonia) and help with their removal from the body. Fungal derived enzymes from Aspergillus oryzae provide both protease and amylase enzymes to help break down proteins and starches so that digestion is more normalized, resulting in improved digestion and assimilation of nutrients from food, and reduces stress on the GI mucosa.

Formula: Active Ingredients Per Scoop: A proprietary blend of: yeast extract, primary yeast dehydrated, extruded soybeans, hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, yeast fermentation solubles. Inactive Ingredients: anethole, anise, fenugreek (all flavorings). Directions for Use: Maintenance: Give 1 level scoop daily. Low G.I. Stress: Give 11/2 scoops daily. High G.I. Stress: Give 2 level scoops daily. Colostrum helps to improve immunity and flush unwanted microorganisms from the body while whole milk protein helps provide antioxidant support to the body. Cranberry compounds may help to prevent adhesion of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the stomach. The specialized yeast extract is rich in mannon oligosaccharides (MOS), which offers binding sites to harmful sugar seeking bacteria, so it is able to pass through the GI tract with the unwanted bacteria and toxins attached, allowing the body to expel them. It also supports mechanisms involved in maintaining the protective mucosal barrier and may reduce cortisol concentrations associated with physical stress that impact ulcer formation. Peptic Essentials is a highly palatable micro-pellet for easy administration. Horses love the taste and you will love the ease!